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MARION - Working at Ohio Galvanizing Corp. isn't easy, but it can be rewarding, company vice president Frank Bellamy said.

Started in 1996, the plant at 467 W. Fairground St. applies zinc to steel to prevent rust on a range of products, such as guardrail, guardrail posts, sign posts and, since the middle of last year, posts and brackets used to support solar panels, Bellamy said.

The company employs 53 hourly workers and six salaried employees, along with two part-time office personnel. ...